3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Phoenix, AZ

“Akaihana Restaurant is a relaxed sushi bar specializing in rolls also serves hot entrees such as teriyaki & noodles. Akaihana Restaurant has such an extensive selection of rolls, and you're bound to find something even for the pickiest of people. The newly remodeled interior and exterior are fresh, modern, and clean. The staff is attentive and pleasant. There are a lot of locals/regulars surrounding the bar, indicating that they are comfortable with the staff, which implies a long-term, well-run establishment. This place has some of the most delicious sushi in the entire state. Also, this is one of only a handful of Japanese restaurants that serve okonomiyaki.”

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“Hana Japanese Eatery is a family-owned BYOB restaurant that serves sushi and Japanese entrees. The restaurant is a great little BYOB sushi place. Hana Japanese Eatery is a Japanese cuisine restaurant that serves a variety of Japanese dishes, trendy ones in Japan. The staff is exceptionally professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Their dishes range from grilled to deep-fried to salads, soups, noodles, and sushi. Hana Japanese Eatery is passionate about what goes on your plate and how you feel when dining with them. They now have wine and beer available for purchase. You can try their Shiro maguro, wild snow crab, flying fish roe, fresh water eel & hirame.”

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“SoSoBa Phoenix provides a wide range of noodle dishes, shareable plates & craft cocktails until late at night to the customers. A smashing sensation with the locals, SoSoBa went on to earn multiple honors and awards. A short 12 months later, the second location of SoSoBa was in the works. SoSoBa Phoenix opened in September of 2016. Their visions of the future and ready to export their unique take on the classic ramen shop. SoSoBa Phoenix crafts cocktails as passionately. They have two certified Sake Advisers on staff; the sake list is a veritable list of who's who of the Toji. They feature hard-to-find sakes, extensive format offerings, and by-the-glass pours for those who want to explore the world of sake through SoSoBa's lens. SoSoBa Phoenix has outdoor seating, and dogs are allowed outside the restaurant.”

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